Basketball

EMU Names Fred Castro Head Women’s Basketball Coach

By Zachary Badger-House · Tuesday, May 10, 2016

The Eastern Michigan University women’s basketball team held a press conference to introduce their new head coach Fred Castro at the EMU President's House Monday morning. "We are incredibly proud to announce Fred Castro as our next head women's basketball coach," EMU Athletic Director Heather Lyke said.

Release of the 2014 and 2015 athletic budget

By Scout Bostley · Thursday, April 21, 2016

The Eastern Echo received a copy of a 2014 and 2015 athletic budget from an anonymous source inside the Eastern Michigan Student Government.

Verdi leaves EMU for UMass job

By Zachary Badger-House · Saturday, April 9, 2016

The Eastern Michigan University women’s basketball program will look to fulfill their head coaching position after Head Coach Tory Verdi accepted a similar position at the University of Massachusetts.

Eagles win WNIT first round over St. Mary’s

By Zachary Badger-House · Sunday, March 20, 2016

The Eastern Michigan women’s basketball team advanced to the WNIT second round after defeating St. Mary’s University in the final seconds, 74-73, Thursday evening in Moraga, Calif.

Eagles fall to CMU in MAC tournament

By Zachary Badger-House · Saturday, March 12, 2016

After being outscored 32-17 in the third quarter, the Eastern Michigan women’s basketball team fell in its Mid-American Conference tournament semifinal, 86-71, against Central Michigan University Friday afternoon in Cleveland, Ohio.

Eagles' season ends in heartbreaker to Akron

By Leveander Bradshaw · Friday, March 11, 2016

The Eastern Michigan men’s basketball team’s season came to an end Thursday afternoon as they lost a heartbreaker to the University of Akron Zips, 65-63, at Quicken Loans Arena in the second round of the Mid-American Conference tournament.

Eagles advance to the semifinals in MAC Tournament

By Zachary Badger-House · Friday, March 11, 2016

The Eastern Michigan University women’s basketball team advanced to the semifinals of the Mid-American Conference Tournament Wednesday afternoon behind Cha Sweeney’s 29 points – defeating the Ball State University Cardinals, 67-53, at the Quickens Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio.

Eagles off to Cleveland following win over Toledo

By Leveander Bradshaw · Tuesday, March 8, 2016

The Eastern Michigan men's basketball team are returning to Cleveland after defeating the University of Toledo Rockets, 69-60, for the third time in a three week span Monday night in the first round of the Mid-American Conference Tournament.

Eagles advance to next round in MAC tournament

By Zachary Badger-House · Tuesday, March 8, 2016

The Eastern Michigan women’s basketball team won its first round opener for the Mid-American ConferenceTournament over Kent State University, 73-60, Monday night at the Convocation Center.

EMU falls in final regular season game

By Zachary Badger-House · Sunday, March 6, 2016

The Eastern Michigan women's basketball team looked to end the regular season on a high note but ultimately didn't as they fell to Central Michigan University, 78-70, Saturday afternoon in Mount Pleasant.

Women's basketball assistant has winning bloodlines

By Eric Coughlin · Saturday, March 5, 2016

Carly Thibault has never considered another career. The Eastern Michigan University women’s basketball assistant has coaching in her blood. Carly’s dad, Mike Thibault (pronounced TEE-bo), is the winningest WNBA coach of all time, three-time WNBA Coach of the Year and currently the coach and general manager of the WNBA’s Washington Mystics.

Eagles spoil Toledo's senior night

By Leveander Bradshaw · Saturday, March 5, 2016

The Eastern Michigan men’s basketball team completed its regular season sweep of Toledo, ruining senior night, with a 79-75 victory in Toledo, Ohio Friday afternoon.

Eagles’ defense prevails over the Broncos

By Zachary Badger-House · Thursday, March 3, 2016

The Eastern Michigan women’s basketball team forced 22 turnovers – sealing a victory over the Western Michigan University Broncos, 63-52, Wednesday night in Kalamazoo, Mich.

Game-winning three by Bond gives the Eagles win on Senior Day

By Leveander Bradshaw · Wednesday, March 2, 2016

After a sloppy first half, Tim Bond came in clutch as Eastern Michigan rallied behind Bond, who would score 11 points in the second half, including the game-winning three point shot to help EMU rally from being down 15 to Northern Illinois University Tuesday night at the Convocation Center. The Eagles won 75-71.

Ball State spoils Senior Day for EMU 67-63

By Zachary Badger-House · Sunday, Feb. 28, 2016

The Eastern Michigan University women’s basketball team fell in their final home game of the season to the Ball State Cardinals, 67-63, Saturday afternoon in Ypsilanti. The Eagles struggled defensively allowing Ball State to shoot 46 percent from three-point range. “I felt our kids wanted to win so badly that we took ourselves out of defensive positioning because they were being overly aggressive,” EMU coach Tory Verdi said.

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